YOUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NOVEMBER
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NOVEMBER EVENTS
November 2, 2023 7:45 AM - 9:30 AM CST
November 7, 2023 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CST
November 8, 2023
FuseDSM Quarterly Breakfast - Connecting and Strengthening Communities through Public Transit – A Panel Discussion with DART
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FuseDSM Economic Development Committee Meeting
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Firestarter Meeting
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Feed Your Mind Lunch & Learn - Growing from the 'Book: A brief how-to on crafting successful Facebook ads for your business
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FuseDSM NPO Confidential
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4:00 PM -5:00 PM CST
November 9, 2023 11:30AM - 1:00 PM CST
November 15, 2023 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CST
November 15, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST
RIBBON CUTTING - Percipio Workforce Solutions
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DECEMBER EVENTS December 1, 2023
ImagineDSM
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST December 5, 2023 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CST
FuseDSM Economic Development Committee Meeting
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Firestarter Meeting
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December 6, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST December 7, 2023 11:15 PM - 1:00 PM CST December 8, 2023 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST
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FuseDSM Monthly Luncheon - Celebration of Progress
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RIBBON CUTTING - Iowa Demon Hawks Opening Game
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SAVE THE DATE FEBRUARY 29, 2024 PRAIRIE MEADOWS EVENTS CENTER View Here
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
AS WE HEAD INTO RENEWAL SEASON, LET EXEMPLAR CARE HELP YOU CUT COSTS – WITHOUT SACRIFICING QUALITY
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Percipio Workforce Solutions Join FuseDSM and Percipio Workforce Solutions to celebrate their grand opening! The ribbon cutting will occur at 4:30pm.
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Spanning the Midwest, and by activating our 30+ years of experience and in-depth expertise, we help build solutions to tackle your employment needs. Our team understands the needs of your industry and works with you, as a candidate or a business, to help you progress. We are a full-service employment and retention agency ranging from temporary employment services and direct hire to consultative services such as onboarding, training and development, compensation structuring, and more. With a large focus on staffing services, we source talent to fill temporary and hybrid direct hire roles, while the professional placement team will utilize its established nationwide network of experienced recruiters to source challenging professional roles.
Tuesday November 15, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST Iowa Demon Hawks Opening Game Join FuseDSM and Iowa Demon Hawks to celebrate their opening game at the Buccaneers Arena! The ribbon cutting will occur at 12:00pm. Refreshments will be served. The Iowa Demon Hawks the best professional Indoor Soccer team in Des Moines! Since finding their home in Des Moines their first opening game is Friday, December 8th at 7pm. Come join them to celebrate with a Thursday April 6, 2023 ribbon cutting at noon and then come back at 7pm for a 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM CST fun time at the game!
Tuesday December 8, 2023 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST
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6 LOCAL SPOTS TO SHOP THIS SEASON The holiday season is quickly approaching and we here at FuseDSM know the importance of shopping local! If you’re looking for some local gems this shopping season check out some of our amazing members!
FLEUR CINEMA & CAFE November Café Special: Pumpkin Pie Dirty Chai - $7.25 A hot chai latte made with essence of pumpkin pie and two added shots of espresso. Crafted notably with oat milk to conjure a rich, nutty flavor. Topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground nutmeg. (Photographed with our Twisted Bean Coffee Company Cinema Blend roast and a slice of our seasonal Pumpkin Swirl Coffee Cake)
TRIXIES SALON & SPA Trixies has Small Business Saturday specials lined up for you at their Uptown location. On November 25 ONLY, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., they’re offering a sparkling 20% off on Dermalogica products and Trixies Boutique Items. They'll have cookies and beverages to make your shopping experience EVEN more delightful. They are also doing a Gift Card Special! From Thursday, November 23, to Sunday, November 26, when you buy a $75 gift card, you get an extra $25 free for $100 total. When you buy a $300 gift card, they'll add a whopping $100 for free, that's $400! (gift card purchases can be made online ONLY at trixiessalon.com)
BOOKMARKS Uncover joy—one book at a time. Save 10% on all orders with promo code “Joy”. (Promo valid through November.) At Bookmarks, they believe in the transformative power of a good book. Their journey began with a simple mission: to bring stories to life and into the hands of readers everywhere. Over the years, we've expanded our collection, serving thousands of bibliophiles, casual readers, and everyone in between.
EAST VILLAGE SPA Their annual holiday gift card sales kicks off with their Promenade open house on November 17, 2023 at 5pm and continues through December 23. For every gift card purchased IN the spa (excludes online gift cards through a 3rd party) you'll receive a $15 voucher to use toward weekday services in 2024. This year they have limited edition gift card packaging for the first 500 sold, with the option of adding a stocking stuffer to your gift card package for an extra $7 (supplies very limited.)
BOCS DSM Send a gift of appreciation. As remote working begins to become the norm, our human connections are suffering. Show your valued employees and customers you care with custom designed boxes delivered to their homes. Customize your design. Work with their designers to design the perfect gifts for any occasion. They will help you carefully curate the perfect contents so your recipients are wowed and feel appreciated! After your gifts are designed they put everything into production and ship all over the country. All coordination is handled by their stellar BOCS DSM staff.
BFLEET FEET DES MOINES Fleet Feet Des Moines is a welcoming hub for runners and walkers in Des Moines. We provide fun, fitness, education and encouragement through service and products that enable people to enjoy active lifestyles. At Fleet Feet Des Moines, you will find an environment where all ability levels receive unparalleled service and support. Fleet Feets' Fitlosophy is to help you find the right ''FIT'' in every facet of your active lifestyle.
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
DECEMBER MONTHLY LUNCHEON Celebration of Progress
Please join the FuseDSM Economic Development Committee in celebrating some of the outstanding businesses that have made a strong investment in our community over the years. This Celebration of Progress luncheon is an opportunity for us to acknowledge and commend businesses within our footprint that drive economic growth and enrich the social fabric of our city. A panel of representatives from selected businesses (to be announced soon!) will be invited to the stage to share their stories of investment, growth, and community engagement with a focus on the positive impact made by their businesses on the local area. They will discuss the challenges, successes, and strategies related to their community investment efforts.
Thursday December 7, 2023 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM CST
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You will also hear from Neighborhood Development Corporation, InvestDSM and the Greater Des Moines Partnership for short updates on all that their organizations are accomplishing within the FuseDSM footprint. The Celebration of Progress luncheon is a testament to the thriving partnerships between our local businesses and the community. It underscores the role of businesses as key stakeholders in the betterment of our city, and we hope their stories are an inspiration to other business owners. Join us as we celebrate their success and determination in making Des Moines a place where businesses
JANUARY MONTHLY LUNCHEON Live Well - Work Well
Join us as we discuss the impact of health and wellness on productivity. What if there were options to limit absenteeism, to be proactive about health and wellness, to educate your team members about their own personal health journey and in return be more vibrant. You can expect to leave with three tips that will have an immediate impact on your health and opportunities on way to give yourself and team access to preventative health care and understanding on what's available in our community.
Thursday January 4, 2023 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM CST
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Dr. Tammy Watkins The Livewell Clinic
H O R E I H ZO T N N O A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY’S HORIZON SCHOLARS AND FUSE DSM - CELEBRATING INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE DES MOINES METRO
Katerina Johnson
Maddison Cunningham
Steven Kellogg, MS
Solving Health Care Challenges for Members For healthcare providers, serving patients in a Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic is different. After spending years in what he called the "industrial-medical complex," where he felt like he was managing widgets rather than caring for patients. Dr. Jon left that environment for an opportunity at a clinic where patients paid a fee up front and then received the care they needed when they needed it. He learned quickly that it was a more comprehensive way to care for people and as such, in looking for something more in line with his vision for patient care, he founded Exemplar Care in West Des Moines in 2019. Dr. Jon and his team live by an entrepreneurial spirit that has led to significant growth for the company and has also allowed them to do things differently. They currently have three clinics in the Des Moines Metro (West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Mulberry St.) and will be opening their fourth in Bondurant in early 2024. Grand View University’s Horizon Scholars had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Van Der Veer and his team to learn more about Exemplar Care and Direct Primary Care.
A Different Kind of Care
Exemplar Care’s mission is to solve healthcare challenges for their members. The DPC model offers access to primary care in exchange for a transparent monthly membership fee. This in turn offers key benefits to both providers and members. “Time is the biggest thing. We are not just in and out. Our visits are routinely 30 minutes or more.” By taking this approach, Dr. Jon and his team can establish relationships between providers and patients that allow them to meet their members’ needs at the right time and at the right place. Exemplar Care takes this model to another level with full 24/7 access to urgent care services for members. Exemplar Care members have access to an array of services including unlimited visits, generic prescriptions, annual and routine labs, x-ray, direct access to their provider and access to 24/7 urgent care in West Des Moines, all included in their monthly fee.
An Attractive Option for Employers Exemplar Care membership offers many benefits not only to individuals and their families but also to employers. The membership model is attractive to employers as it reduces the total cost of healthcare for both employer and employee, provides employees with easy access to quality care either in person or through, messaging or phone, telemedicine, or walk in priority urgent care. Furthermore, the plans are designed around patients' needs and offer active management of chronic conditions, which can also significantly reduce the employers and employee’s overall healthcare spend.
Serving the Underserved In recent years, Exemplar Care has also expanded to provide care to traditionally underserved populations, including those on Medicaid. “We work with a number of populations in need, including many homeless members of our community,” Dr. Jon says. Exemplar Care has a clinic attached to the Central Iowa Shelter and Services (CISS) on Mulberry St and partner with both CISS and other organizations to provide healthcare to those on Medicaid or without insurance. Dr. Jon and his team strive to provide quality care to all Central Iowans, because it is the right thing to do, and they understand that having access to a regular primary care provider is essential for a healthy long life and helps address an issue in Central Iowa
Dr. Jon's visionary approach to healthcare, embodied in Exemplar Care's membership model, has ushered in a new era of patientcentered, comprehensive healthcare services. Departing from the confines of the conventional "industrial-medical complex," this innovative healthcare model offers a breath of fresh air by placing a strong emphasis on patient-provider relationships, and greater access to care all for an up-front transparent membership fee. Exemplar Care stands as a beacon of quality care and accessibility, underlining the belief that access to regular primary care is a fundamental cornerstone of a healthy, fulfilling life. Dr. Jon's unwavering dedication to tackling healthcare challenges for patients is a significant step towards a brighter, healthier future for Central Iowa.
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November - December Upcoming Events
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Iowa’s Largest Arts and Crafts Show November 25
Central Iowa Railroad Club Open House December 2
December Flea Market December 8-9
Iowa State Pigeon Assoc. “Pigeons on the Prairie” Show December 31
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Balance Your Blood Sugar – Holiday Season Edition BY: ANNE CUNDIFF, RD, LD, FAND CORPORATE HY-VEE DIETITIAN
Big meals, buffets, pie – oh my! During the holidays, it can be challenging to maintain normal blood sugar levels. But have no fear, Hy-Vee dietitians are here to help with four tips for keeping blood sugar levels in check heading into the holiday season. With a strategic plan, you can both enjoy your holiday meals and feel your best. Try these tips for balancing blood sugar at your next holiday meal. Incorporate vinegar before a big meal or something sweet. Did you know vinegar contains acetic acid that can help reduce how high your blood sugar will get after eating? It works as the acetic acid inhibits the enzyme needed to break down starch, so starch is broken down more slowly. It then also encourages the muscles to store more fuel as glycogen, which additionally helps decrease the amount of sugar in the blood. Before eating something high in starches or sugars (or before a big holiday meal), sip on a glass of water with 1 tablespoon of vinegar mixed in. Any kind of vinegar will work. For optimal flavor, many people prefer the taste of apple cider vinegar. Try stirring in some cinnamon powder and a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice or sparkling water to enhance the flavor. If the vinegar tastes too strong, start with 1 teaspoon, and gradually increase the amount over time. Or, instead of drinking water with vinegar, you may choose to incorporate vinegar into a salad with an oil and vinegar dressing or into a vegetable side dish that is eaten at the start of the meal. Start your meal with vegetables first. The fiber in low-carbohydrate vegetables slows down digestion and prevents blood sugar from spiking after eating starches or sweets at the end of the meal. Fiber in vegetables is very effective helping control blood sugar! Always think to yourself “vegetables first.” When grocery shopping, aim to fill a good portion of your shopping cart with vegetables. When attending a holiday gathering, offer to bring a vegetable-based dish to share to ensure there will be at least one vegetable option to start your meal. When setting up the holiday food buffet line, purposefully place vegetable dishes at the start of the line and aim to fill a quarter to half your plate with vegetables. When out to eat with friends or family over the holidays, order a vegetable side to enjoy first before the rest of your meal. If you keep a positive association with vegetables and really focus on how beneficial they are for blood sugar, eating them first at meals will become one of the easiest yet most effective lifestyle changes to help improve your blood sugar. .
Enjoy dessert and find ways to move that feel good for your body. Especially during the holidays, it’s helpful to find a style of eating that is both for health and for pleasure. Scan this QR code to find your Hy-Vee dietician The best time to enjoy something sweet for dessert is at the end of a balanced meal. The fiber and protein from the meal help slow down digestion and will help prevent blood sugar from spiking as high. Plus, we know stressing about eating or being too restrictive can often backfire and be worse for blood sugar in the long run. Timing dessert after a balanced meal will allow you to become satiated with a smaller portion, and by balancing blood sugar, cravings will also be diminished. Next, it can be helpful after a big meal with dessert, to find a way to move that feels good for your body. By moving your body after eating, your muscles start to utilize some of the sugar from your blood, lowering blood sugar and decreasing the level of insulin needed in the body to bring blood sugar back down following the meal. Try going for a walk, playing an active game with your family, getting up to do the dishes, or enjoying some stretching or light resistance exercises. Even just a few minutes of movement can help your blood sugar numbers, promote digestion and better energy levels. Have smart snacks on hand for when things don’t go as planned. Over the holidays, many people are traveling and staying with family and eating routines are often thrown off with different mealtimes and various factors. For times when things are somewhat out of your control, come prepared with smarter snacks on hand for any emergency hunger situations that arise while Visit traveling. Choose shelf-stable items that will have a minimal effect on blood sugar but will satisfy a hunger craving by providing some fiber and protein – such as Blue Diamond almonds, Catalina Crunch Snack Mixes, and Good Measure Bars. This Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe contains everything when it comes to fall harvest. It is filled VISIT with roasted Brussels sprouts, fresh apples, crispy prosciutto, almonds and so much more. Enjoy this as your vegetable starter at the beginning of a holiday meal.
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Serves 6 All you need: • 4 Jazz apples, or Braeburn apples, cored and cut into chunks • 2½ cups water • 2 tbsp, plus 1 tsp, fresh lemon juice, divided • 1 lb Hy-Vee Short Cuts Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved • 1 (3-oz) pkg prosciutto, torn into pieces • 4 tbsp Gustare Vita olive oil, divided
• Hy-Vee salt, to taste • Hy-Vee ground black pepper, to taste • ¼ cup chopped Blue Diamond almonds • 2 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar • ½ tsp Hy-Vee stone ground mustard
All you do: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Place apple chunks in a bowl. Cover with water and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; set aside. 3. Toss together Brussels sprouts, prosciutto, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper on a large baking pan; spread mixture into a single layer. Roast 10 minutes. 4. Remove pan from oven. Drain apples. Stir apples and almonds into Brussels sprouts mixture. Roast for 10 minutes more or until Brussels sprouts are tender. 5. Whisk together balsamic vinegar, mustard and remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. 6. Toss vinaigrette with roasted Brussels sprouts mixture. Serve immediately. Recipe adapted from: https://www.hy-vee.com/recipes-ideas/recipes/balsamic-roasted-brussels-sprouts Discover how you can work with a Hy-Vee registered dietitian through nutrition services such as our A1C Screening Tour, Balancing Your Blood Sugar Program, and an On-Demand Diabetes Nutrition Tour. Learn more by visiting https://www.hy-vee.com/healthnew/dietitians. The information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.
GET HIRED BOOK SIGNING Come join Dr. Anderson for a celebration of his "Get Hired: The 21st Century Job search" book. He will be signing copies of his book from 6-8pm at Paws and Pints. Come check out this amazing business for all pet lovers. It's also family night at Paws and Pints so bring your pets and/or kids to celebrate this book signing. The first drink on the house.
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Creating Welcoming Communities in Greater Des Moines As one of the nation's fastest growing centers for business, Greater Des Moines (DSM) understands and endorses the importance of maintaining a vibrant and diverse workplace. The Greater Des Moines Partnership acts as a catalyst to mobilize the business community toward a broad economic development vision that incorporates all people as valued contributors and valuable customers. Greater Des Moines Partnership offers a variety of events and programs to help you attract and retain diverse talent in your organizations, including: Multicultural Roundtable & Receptions Each quarter, The Partnership hosts a Multicultural Reception around DSM. These receptions provide opportunities for those in DSM to connect and develop relationships and work together to build an inclusive community for the region. Each reception features a roundtable discussion on a different topic followed by an hour of networking Inclusion Summit The 11th Annual Inclusion Summit will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the FFA Enrichment Center at the Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny Campus. Attendees will have the opportunity to discover tools, resources and best practices to build equity-centered systems and organizations. Register for the Inclusion Summit here. Inclusion Guide The Guide aims to provide leaders and employees with an overview of initiatives and tools needed to implement diversity and inclusion programs in their organization and in order to leverage untapped talent. It can be found here. Certifications The Partnership offers Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) and Certified Diversity Executive (CDE) certifications as an official licensee of the Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC). These industry-recognized qualification credentials allow participants to dig deeper into DEI topics, gain proficiency and gain industry recognized credentials to lead effectively. DEI Management Training The DEI Management Certification Program series delivers strategic and tangible action steps to help build and sustain a successful DEI workforce, workplace and marketplace practices. At the end of the program, participants create custom action plans and roadmaps to continue their DEI journeys.
Healthy choices made easy. Open Enrollment: Engage your employees in benefit plans. This is the time of year to consider the benefits you’re offering to your employees. Employees who use their health, dental and vision benefits care about their overall wellness and are more likely to stay healthy. Using these benefits is a win for employers because healthy employees are more likely to be productive and happy at work.
As a FuseDSM member, you have the advantage of exclusive group rates for the dental and vision plans. These group rates are generally lower than what your employees might find for similar coverage on their own. Encouraging employees to use the benefits will contribute to a healthier workplace. Some ways to engage your employees in their benefits include:
Routine care for little to no cost. Coverage for fillings, crowns and more. Almost 93% of dentists in Iowa are part of the network.
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Create a total compensation dashboard that shows the total value of their benefits and include what you pay as an employer.
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Boost employee communications by sending a weekly newsletter where you can spotlight benefits throughout the year.
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Create an employee wellness program with monthly or quarterly wellness challenges that offer prizes for engagement.
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Post and share information around the office to remind employees about their benefits and how they can use them for overall wellness.
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Employees are your most valuable asset. And the benefits you provide make a difference in recruiting, retaining, and the overall health of your team. This Fall during open enrollment, choose a FuseDSM dental and vision plan through Delta Dental of Iowa and encourage your employees to take advantage of the benefits your plan provides.
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DeltaVision is underwritten by Veratrus Benefit Solutions, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Dental of Iowa, utilizing the EyeMed Vision Care Insight Network.Choose a FuseDSM dental and vision plan through Delta Dental of Iowa and encourage your employees to take advantage of the preventive benefits your plan provides.
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